Notes: Was Ohio's Mr. Football as a senior after carrying 619 times for 5,291 yards (8.6-yard average) and 77 touchdowns his final two years. As a true freshman in 2006, rushed 156-713-4 (4.6) with nine receptions for 46 yards (5.1) and zero touchdowns in 12 games. Suffered a dislocated right hip during '07 spring practice, underwent surgery and did not play in the fall. Was limited to five games in '08 because of a hamstring pull, managing just 23-137-0 (6.0). In '09, started 11-of-12 games and totaled 236-1,021-11 (4.3) with 11-117-1 (10.6) receiving. Did not start against Maine (formation). Was arrested in April '10 and charged with misdemeanor assault - the incident stemmed from a February incident in which the car Carter was riding in was hit with a snowball. Carter rolled down the window as a passenger and was hit by another. He got out, confronted a group of men thought to have thrown the snowball and threw a punch, knocking one man unconscious. Was suspended for the spring game and was reinstated for the fall semester on Aug. 9, 2010. On the season, started 12-of-13 games and toted 231-1,233-9 (5.3) with 8-45-0 (5.6) receiving. Bruised his right hip against West Virginia. Named Pinstripe Bowl MVP after rushing 27-198-2 (7.3). Elected to not run 60-yard shuttle at the Combine.

Positives: Able to pound between the tackles - is muscled up with a thick trunk. Has a low center of gravity and good contact balance. Spins off contact and is strong and physical to finish runs. Mentally tough, vocal leader with a passion for the game. Presses the line and is instinctive with a feel for running lanes - sees the cutback.

Negatives: Lacks ideal height. Average foot quickness - is not elusive and cannot make sharp cuts. Lacks elite top-end speed and acceleration to pull away from the pack. Tries to bounce too many runs outside. Is tight in the hips and his stiffness shows as a receiver. Not a natural catcher. Lacks awareness in pass protection and needs to become more reliable.

Summary: A compactly built, bowling ball-type back with downhill running ability who will appeal to power-running teams such as the Jaguars, Ravens, Bengals and Giants. Shows good run strength and enough agility to be effective, although he will have to improve as a blocker and receiver to be more than a No. 2 back.